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Agency Heads Given Discretion To Grant Excused Absences During Pre-Inauguration Ceremonies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 14, 2005 7:53 AM | Updated: Jan 15, 2017 5:37 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

OPM issued guidance to heads of federal agencies and departments urging them to encourage their employees to telework or take annual leave to alleviate congestion for Inauguration Day.

Firing or Counseling? How Does the MSPB Decide?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 13, 2005 8:07 AM | Updated: Jul 7, 2019 1:49 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Will the MSPB consider an agency’s penalty imposed against an employee? Here is an example.

OPM Director Resigns

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2005 9:37 PM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Office of Personnel Director Kay Coles James resigned Monday, submitting her letter of resignation to President George Bush effective Jan. 31, 2005.

Taking the Stress Out of Your Investment Decisions

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 10, 2005 7:24 AM | Updated: Jul 8, 2019 1:07 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

“Lifecycle funds” are coming to the TSP. Especially for those readers who don’t like to make investment decisions, this may be one of the least stressful decisions you will have to make.

Theory, Practice and Pay for Performance

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 7, 2005 7:40 AM | Updated: Jan 10, 2017 8:27 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

What will make pay for performance work in federal agencies? The MSPB outlines factors this agency believes are critical for success.

Collins Outlines Agenda After Being Re-Elected Chair For 109th Congress

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2005 8:05 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Senator Susan Collins has lofty goals for the year after being re-elected to serve as Chairman of the 109th Congress…

The Navy Ran This One The Right Way

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 6, 2005 7:21 AM | Updated: Apr 3, 2018 9:54 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Does an employee have a right to the highest graded vacant job available when demoted because of a RIF action?

Timing the Market with Your TSP Funds? Here’s What Happened in Recent Bull and Bear Markets

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 5, 2005 7:45 AM | Updated: Dec 1, 2023 8:20 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Many TSP investors panicked in the bear market. The result? They lock in their losses in the stock market and gave up the big gains that followed.

Happy New Year From The TSP–You Are Now A Big Step Closer To Financial Security In Retirement

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJan 4, 2005 7:29 AM | Updated: Dec 16, 2020 7:48 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

All TSP funds provided a solid rate of return in 2004.

Pay, Benefits And Retirement: Ten To Remember In 2004

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 30, 2004 8:51 AM | Updated: Aug 18, 2016 5:06 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Top stories appearing on FedSmith.com in 2004.

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Daily TSP Performance

May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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